Sometimes on here, people say pressure sensitive tapes don't belong in framing. They should definitely not touch artwork, but there do seem to be some uses. One example is 3M 415 double-sided tape, which is used by conservators, and also to affix mylar to clear polyester film for object mounting. If I recall correctly, it's also used to bond sheets of coroplast together. Two concerns with such tapes are damage from adhesive and longevity of hold. (Feel free to post more, if they come to mind). Does the fact that they're used by some in these ways mean that it holds consistently over the long term? VRB is another that comes to mind. Not for conservation framing, but it definitely has some uses.
I can also think of two other uses for such tapes. One is, when a mat window has been cut that's slightly smaller than paper art, and the art is hinged around it, then the dropout is put back in the larger piece. Pressure sensitive tape is used on the back to affix the fallout into the original piece. Another is, when art hinged is hinged to a smaller platform of ragboard, which is then attached to a larger backing. With the hinged art inverted, I put a strip or two of ATG on the back of that platform, apply acrylic gel medium in other areas, flip and affix to the larger backing. The ATG helps it keep from sliding sideways when weighting for drying.
This thread is a general chat on the subject. Feel free to mention appropriate ways you've used pressure sensitive tapes.
If you think there are no good uses, how would you handle such object mounting, and what would you use for adhering plastics?
I can also think of two other uses for such tapes. One is, when a mat window has been cut that's slightly smaller than paper art, and the art is hinged around it, then the dropout is put back in the larger piece. Pressure sensitive tape is used on the back to affix the fallout into the original piece. Another is, when art hinged is hinged to a smaller platform of ragboard, which is then attached to a larger backing. With the hinged art inverted, I put a strip or two of ATG on the back of that platform, apply acrylic gel medium in other areas, flip and affix to the larger backing. The ATG helps it keep from sliding sideways when weighting for drying.
This thread is a general chat on the subject. Feel free to mention appropriate ways you've used pressure sensitive tapes.
If you think there are no good uses, how would you handle such object mounting, and what would you use for adhering plastics?
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